Theo Caleb Chapman (born 31 March 2005) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL League One club Barnsley.

Theo Chapman
Personal information
Full name Theo Caleb Chapman[1]
Date of birth (2005-03-31) 31 March 2005 (age 19)[2]
Height 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)[3]
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Barnsley
Number 38
Youth career
2013–2022 Barnsley
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022– Barnsley 4 (0)
2023Farsley Celtic (loan) 5 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:05, 14 May 2024 (UTC)

Early life

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Chapman was a gymnast and actor who also did modelling work in his youth.[4] Between 2016 and 2018, he starred in CBBC show Jamie Johnson.[5]

Career

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Chapman made his debut for Barnsley on 26 November 2022, coming on as an 86th-minute substitute for Adam Phillips in a 3–0 win over Crewe Alexandra in an FA Cup match at Oakwell.[6] He said he was grateful to manager Michael Duff for the experience and felt he "did alright" in the brief cameo.[7] He signed a professional contract with the club at the end of the 2022–23 season.[8]

In October 2023, Chapman joined National League North club Farsley Celtic on a one-month loan deal.[9]

Career statistics

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As of match played 26 November 2022
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup EFL Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Barnsley 2022–23[10] EFL League One 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Career total 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0

References

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  1. ^ Theo Chapman at Soccerway
  2. ^ "Theo Chapman - Midfielder - Under 18s - Barnsley Football Club". www.barnsleyfc.co.uk. Retrieved 29 December 2022.
  3. ^ "Theo Chapman | Nemesis Models". nemesismodels.com. 15 November 2019. Retrieved 29 December 2022.
  4. ^ "PICK UP YOUR QPR EDITION OF GROVE STREET". www.barnsleyfc.co.uk. Retrieved 29 December 2022.
  5. ^ O'Kane, Doug (11 August 2023). "Former model and actor Theo focusing on football". Barnsley Chronicle. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
  6. ^ "Barnsley cruise past Crewe to reach third round". BBC Sport. 26 November 2022. Retrieved 29 December 2022.
  7. ^ "THEO CHAPMAN AHEAD OF OWLS CLASH". www.barnsleyfc.co.uk. 30 November 2022. Retrieved 29 December 2022.
  8. ^ "YOUNG REDS SIGN PRO DEALS". www.barnsleyfc.co.uk. 10 July 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
  9. ^ "THEO CHAPMAN JOINS FARSLEY CELTIC ON LOAN". www.barnsleyfc.co.uk. 20 October 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
  10. ^ "Games played by Theo Chapman in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 July 2022.